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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1963

Page

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Virginia race group forms to reopen Prince Edward schools

In Richmond AP report Gov Albertis Harrison announced a plan by a biracial 3 white and 3 Negro board to lease unused Prince Edward County school buildings and operate privately funded free schools for about 1700 Negro pupils and white children. The program aims to provide remedial training after four years of closed public schools since a federal court integration order. Foundations and individuals have signaled support.

Richmond Ginia Albertis S. ‘Harrison Dre Prince Edward L. Francis Department of County Griffin Virginia Harrison Prince Faward County Tno

Funeral Pending Roundtable Meeting In Baytown

Funeral arrangements are pending for Richard Seals and late Richard Seals. A roundtable meeting is set for 7 p.m. Thursday at the First Christian Church fellowship hall at 201 Forrest, with Norton Funeral Home in charge. Baytown area officials and den leaders are requested to attend.

Richard Dured Bay 1 Tonian Edrie Seals First Christian Church Fellowship Richard Seals Forrest Turlock Ers Calif. Norton Funeral Home Joe S. Tu

County to put one shot bond on Nov. 9 for jail relief

County Commissioner W Ramsey proposed a one shot bond measure to fund jail improvements in Harris County. The committee, described as filled with notable Houston and regional citizens, backs the plan. James Savage, offshore driller and former grand juror, was elected chair of a 75 member group to sponsor relief for crowded jail conditions after a Wednesday tour and briefing by County Commissioner E A Lyons.

W. ¥. Ramsey Ramsey Houston James Savage Harris County Court House Heard County E. A Lyons

Pigeon Shoot Winners Highlight San Louis Potosi Trip

FREAMON wins first place and Governor's trophy at an international pigeon shoot in San Louis Potosi Mexico. The Pruetts travel with Mr. and Mrs. John Garrett of Houston. Numerous locals attend a reception for Vice President Lyndon Johnson.

Freamon Lois Pruett Mexico San Louis Potosi Pruetts John Garrett Houston Steele McDonald Blair Mann Lyndon Johnson Jim Douglas Felix Hatchell J. B Jimbo) Weald- Tidge Oscar F. Nelson Jr Floyd Williams Anahuac L. A. Rigby la Porte F. A. Richardson Larry Derrick Charlie Littlepage Cecil Rabbitt Ed Greer Albert Muller Air Force J. L. Long Ed Smith Channelview Donald L. Brunson J .W Jack) Strickler Robert L Bob) Gillette Mike Jesse Kirkpatrick Michael Ed Summers Jim Sherwood

Eight-Cent Wage Hike Approved by Humble Machinists

About 175 workers at Humble OW and Refining Co Baytown refinery won an eight cent an hour increase after Local 1051 IAM members accepted the offer. Union members voted Monday night and the contract was signed about 5 p.m. Tuesday, seven hours before the old pact expired, following a previously served contract termination notice amid stalled talks.

Humble OW and Refining Co Baytown International Association of Machinists Sng

Ex Baytown Woman Elaine Holland Dies At 22

Funeral services were held in Houston for Elaine Holland 22 who moved from Baytown with her husband Bill Holland and daughter Catherine Fay 18 months. She is survived by her husband two sisters two brothers and her parents. Burial was in Hollywood Cemetery Houston. The Hollands lived in Baytown two years after marriage and were members of Baytown Second Baptist Church. The Rev Paul Stephens assisted in the Boulevard Harrisbur Chapel service.

Houston Elaine Holland Baytown Holland Edwin L. Mantooth Bill Holland Catherine Fay Holland Joyce Cayne Victor Carolyn Mantooth Edwin L. Meantooth Jr Jack Mantooth Boulevard Harrisbur Paul Stephens Second Baptist Hollywood Cemetery

Street Work Hearing Set for North First and East James

A hearing on re improvements for North First East Fayle and East James streets is scheduled for August 22. City Manager J B LeFevre will present engineering designs and cost estimates to determine owner participation and ensure benefits exceed costs. Plans include paving curbs gutters on East Fayle and East James and North First between specified property lines.

North First East Foyle East James Streets J. B. LeFevre LeFevre East Fayle Danubria Highway 146 East James North Firth East Texas Aves James

Carnegie Street Improvement Plan Moves Forward

Engineering on Carnegie Street from Market to the Southern Pacific Tracks is underway. The $10,677 project will be financed by the city and the school district with city forces handling the work. Curbs gutters, widened pavement, repairs, and two directional signals at Market and Carnegie are planned to ease school traffic congestion.

J. B. LeFevre Carnegie Street Market Southern Pacific LeFevre Carnegie

Global and political turmoil across multiple regions

Reports from various regions describe military reinforcements near the capital, rebel activity 330 miles northeast of Saigon, and political shifts including Abbas resigning as Algeria's National Assembly president. Also noted are Americans abroad planning travel, a Korean regime trial sentence, a Turkish blast killing 32, a U.S. advisory on pay boosts for federal officials, a House subcommittee approving 75 million for fallout shelters, and a survey on elder healthcare access.

Thunderstorms lash Upper Texas with heavy rains

Thunderstorms moved south into Texas dropping up to 4 inches in Fort Worth and 3.2 inches in Dallas Oak Cliff in an hour. Lightning struck a 3 year old in Hurst but caused no serious injury. Rain cooled West Texas and spread toward Midland to Shreveport areas as storms continued into Wednesday morning.

Associated Press Texas Fort Worth Oak Cliff Dallas Andy Aliaz Hurst Panhandle Plains West Texas South Texas Claude Amarillo Colorado City Big Spring Polk Street Baptist Church Abilene Eastland Merkel Midland San Angela Waco Longview Tyler Palestine Shreveport

Inquiry to The Sun Office This Thursday

Readers are urged to send inquiries to The Sun office by Thursday for an answer to appear in the weekend edition. The notice emphasizes timely submission and inclusion of pertinent details to ensure publication.

Sun Office

Senate Ratification Urged In Nuclear Test Ban Debate

Senate hearings on the limited test ban treaty featured Dr. Glenn Seaborg arguing underground testing enables broad warhead development including antimissile defenses. McNamara endorsed ratification, asserting atmospheric tests are unnecessary for deployment decisions and that U.S. lead over the Soviet Union would be preserved.

Washington (Ap Glenn T. Seabors Atomic Energy Commission Senate Sexburg Dean Rusk Defense Robert S. McNamara United States U.S Seaborg Armed Services Senate House McNamara Soviet Union John Stennis Dmiss Ques Tioning McNamara Sen Barry Goldwater R-Ariz Kennedy Goldwater Frank J. Lausche D-Olio Joint Chiefs of Staff Stelinis Maxwell D. Taylor Joint Chiefs Taylor Edward Teller Joint

Kennedy returns home after hospital stay

Mrs. John F Kennedy departs Otis Air Force Base with the President after a week in hospital following the birth of Patrick Bouvier Kennedy. Her recovery is described as excellent as the couple heads to Squaw Island via helicopter for further rest and observation.

John Q. Public Kennedy Otis Air Force Base Mass John F. Kennedy Mrs. Kennedy Patrick Bouvier Kennedy Kennedys Squaw Island Caroline John Jr

Well Blow-Out Injures Three at Goose Creek Site

Three men were admitted to Baytown hospitals after a BAS pressure cap blew off a well in the Goose Creek oil field near Baytown. John Duke, 22, of Humble, suffered eye injuries and fractures, with other contusions from the 50,000 pound per square inch blow-out. J B Caylor, 29, and C E Quinn, 22, both of New County, received minor injuries and were hospitalized for observation. The workers were employed by Southern Oil Well Service Co and Gulf Hill. The incident occurred at 7 38 am southwest of Highway 116 and west of Old Causeway Road.

Baytown Goose Creek John Duke Derrick Man Humble San Jacinto Methodist Hospital J. B. Caylor Ic. E. Quinn New Counfy Gulf Coast Hospital Duke Guinn Caylor Southern Oib Well Service Co Gulf Hil

Sun School Edition Preview Highlights Baytown Back to School

The Baytown Sun announces Thursday’s back to school edition featuring new teachers campus leaders and a full page on Robert E Lee High School Activities. Edythe Musick discusses school nutrition vaccines for first graders and other requirements. Interviews cover special education guidance and counseling programs with district officials and principals. Readers are advised to save the edition as a reference for the year.

Rong Baytown Sun Robert E. Lee High School Edythe Musick Baytown Ing John Woodard Lee College Wallace Heaner John M. Stuart Winnie Brown

Ways and Means Committee backs income tax rate cut

The House Ways and Means Committee voted to slash income tax rates with Treasury estimates showing an average reduction to 15.4 percent for most taxpayers. The plan proposed would set individual rates from 14 to 70 percent, replacing the current 20 to 90 percent range, and is expected to be included in a bill the House may act on by early September.

Washington House Ways and Means Committee The Treasury

Crosby Fair and Rodeo Opens With Wild Brahman Bulls

The Crosby Future Farmers of America Fair and Rodeo begins Thursday night at 8 in the new 3,000 seat arena, featuring one of the country’s wildest Brahman bull acts. The event runs through Saturday with street dance and judging of baked goods, canned foods, quilts, and sewing projects. Event organizers include Eddie Faust as president and Larry Cooper as general manager, with a roster of officers and directors.

Larry Cooper Crosby Fra Cooper Eddie Faust PPA Fair and Rodeo Eddie Gravis Papalenson Ben Smith Saids

Trade and Travel Fair Invites Baytonians to Road Show

Baytonians are invited to a downtown Crosby event featuring a Trade and Travel Fair from Sept 20 to 29 at Sam Houston Coliseum with livestock judging, horse shows, poultry and steer auctions, and a large midway. The fair includes an international pavilion, industry and commerce displays, and upcoming space exhibit with NASA projects, promising 160,000 attendees.

Crosby Bel ‘An Sam Houston Cooper Snoper Famers Knights of Columbus Catholic Daughters I Boy Scout Troop 24 Horston Fai New Trade Mart of Na Uons Republic of China Colombia France Great Britain Israel Italy Sweden Harris County

Bicycling Popular Among Adults

More adults take up cycling for exercise and leisure improving physical and mental health. If you own a bike you can sell it in The San Classified Section or seek a used bike in the Want Ads, with Sun Classified Ads offering affordable options. Dial 542-8248.

San Sun

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